How To Coach Without Co-Opting Diet Culture
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Thinking about becoming a non-diet coach? Hear directly from the women inside the program!
In this episode, I hand the mic over to my current students in Cohort 12 of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification.
They’re answering YOUR questions and sharing their unfiltered experiences—from why they joined, to how their confidence and coaching has evolved.
Whether you're exploring this path or just curious about what makes this certification unique, this is the episode you need to hear.
No fluff, no filter—just real talk.
Here's what you'll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Connect with our guests:
Norma Trevino
Executive and Life Coach
Connect with Norma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntrevino/
Elena Rossi
Weight-Neutral Herbalist & Cognitive Behaviour Coach
Elena's website: http://www.kindredherbals.com
Connect with Elena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kindredherbals
Amber Gage
Non-diet & Body Image Coach
Connect with Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambergage.coaching
Kate Staunton
Cognitive therapist and coach
Connect with Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stauntonkate
Caroline Klemens
Caroline's website: https://www.carolineklemens.com/
Connect with Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineklemens/
Feel lost when starting with a new non-diet client? This episode gives you the exact tool and steps to confidently assess them.
Whether you're brand-new to non-diet coaching or making the shift from a weight-focused model, this mini training will help you build clarity, structure, and trust in your coaching sessions.
I’m walking you through the Non-Diet Coaching Assessment Tool — and yes, it’s totally free. You’ll learn how to use this powerful resource to assess mindset, eating behavior, and body image in a way that supports real, lasting change.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment
Free Guide: What To Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
What if your client gains weight—and wants to quit?
This is one of the toughest moments you’ll face as a non-diet coach. But it doesn’t have to shake your confidence.
In this episode, I’m sharing how to confidently coach through weight gain without ever selling a diet—and without losing your client.
You’ll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Free Guide - What to Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Is it really possible to coach health without diet culture? The answer is yes — and in this episode, I show you how.
I break down what it means to take a weight-neutral approach to health and why it’s essential for creating lasting behavior change. You’ll learn eight practical strategies to help clients improve their health without focusing on weight or restrictive food rules.
Whether you’re a coach, dietitian, or fitness professional, this conversation will give you a new framework to support clients with compassion and sustainability.
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Free Guide - What to Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Research Health At Every Size approach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386524/
Research on weight neutral approach to health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24400816/
Social Determinant of health: https://www.goinvo.com/vision/determinants-of-health/
Link between body dissatisfaction and health behaviors: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5644896/
Podcast on the failure of dieting - 286: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/dieting-failure/
Podcast on set point-214: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/set-point/
Podcast on BMI- 216: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/everything-the-bmi-gets-wrong/
Podcast on Wellness Culture & Healthism – 228: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/healthism-wellness-culture-101/
Podcast Health Goals versus Weight Loss Goal – 264: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/health-goal/
Podcast on weight neutral approach to health – 208: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/health-beyond-diet-and-weight-loss/
What if your client wants to lose weight—but you don’t coach weight loss?
In this episode, I’m giving you the exact tools and mindset shifts to navigate that moment with confidence and compassion.
You’ll learn how to coach through the desire to lose weight—without gaslighting your client or abandoning your non-diet values.
We’ll explore where this desire comes from and how to respond in a way that builds trust and drives real behavior change.
You’ll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
1. In a study of midlife women, those exercising for weight loss walked 2.5x less than those motivated by stress relief or energy (Segar et al., 2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21884579/
2 People who exercised for well-being reasons (e.g., better mood) stuck with it 1 year later.
Those who exercised for appearance or weight loss reasons did not maintain the habit. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30314419/
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Free Guide - What to Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Behavior change doesn’t start with a fix—it starts with understanding.
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help your clients change their habits, this episode is your breakthrough.
I’m sharing the #1 mistake most coaches make—and how to shift your approach to create lasting change without trying to “fix” your clients.
You’ll learn a simple, powerful 4-step method to coach behavior change that actually sticks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.
If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking.
In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no matter where you're starting from.
You’ll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
Self-discovery Questions (as cited in the episode)
Powerful question to help you build your belief in your readiness
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Struggling to feel confident in your non-diet coaching sessions?
You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a repeatable way to coach with ease and clarity.
In this episode, I show you how to coach behaviors (not bodies) with a powerful structure that gets results.
You’ll learn how to:
Mentioned in the show:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn
Non-Diet Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work with me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
What if emotional eating isn’t something to stop—but something to understand?
In this episode, I reveal why emotional eating is not a personal flaw and how coaches can finally support clients without using diet culture tools.
You'll learn:
Mentioned in the show:
Feeling overwhelmed by GLP-1 questions from clients? Here’s how to coach without compromising your values.
GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now.
As non-diet professionals, we need to lead with confidence—not confusion.
This episode breaks down exactly how to support your clients with clarity, neutrality, and integrity.
No food policing. No shame. Just powerful, informed coaching.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Ragen Chastain Substack: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/
Ragen Chastain- Analyzing Claims of GLP-1 Health Benefits: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/p/analyzing-claims-of-glp-1-health
MSSI Informed Consent handout: https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/glp1/
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/non-diet-coaching-certification/
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Join me, Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist and educator, in the It's Beyond The Food podcast for coaches and health professionals aiming to challenge traditional coaching methods. This show focuses on coaching health behaviors without emphasizing body size, rooted in weight-neutral practices and genuine coaching skills. In the first episode of the season, I dive into discussing weight with clients confidently and effectively, offering practical tools and honest conversations absent from conventional coaching programs.
If you freeze when clients talk about weight... this episode is your guide.
Learn how to hold powerful, non-diet conversations that actually support healing—not harm.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training
Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response.
GLP-1s claim to silence food noise.
But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm?
In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma.
What you’ll learn:
• Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma
• How to help clients reconnect with their food voice
• Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed
• What it means to prioritize healing over nutrition
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Book - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-Julie-Duffy-Dillon/dp/139981365X/
Facebook - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/FoodVoiceRD
Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken.
Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong.
In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife.
What you’ll learn:
✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault
✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution
✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & muscle loss
✔️ How to help clients shift from weight loss to real health
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Website - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
Instagram - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/
Facebook - Dr Jenn Huber: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennND
Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image.
But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients
✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles
✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching
Studies on Body Dissatisfaction
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change.
In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing
✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck
✅ The 3-step process to create real, lasting body image change
✅ The key difference between temporary fixes and true healing
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Your Clients Want MORE From You—Are You Ready to Deliver?
Clients today don’t just want tips and quick fixes.
They want real transformation—and that requires deeper coaching.
This week on It’s Beyond The Food, I’m sharing a powerful 3-step model that will help you take your coaching to the next level.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Guide clients through frustration & resistance with ease
✅ Help them process emotions instead of just giving “fixes”
✅ Become a more effective & confident coach
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
The Non-Diet Coaching Industry is Changing… Are You Ready?
The coaching space is shifting fast.
What worked a few years ago won’t cut it in 2025.
If you want a thriving, sustainable coaching business, you need to adapt NOW.
In this episode, I break down five key predictions that will shape the future of non-diet coaching.
What you’ll learn listening to this episode:
Why self-paced, evergreen programs without live support are becoming obsolete
How specialization (not just niching) will set you apart in a crowded industry
The role of AI in coaching and how to use it without losing authenticity
2024 Coaching Industry Report: https://luisazhou.com/blog/coaching-industry-market-size/
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
🚨The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health 🚨
What if your worth isn’t tied to your health?
Healthism pushes guilt, shame, and unrealistic standards—it's time to rethink the narrative.
🎙️ What you’ll learn listening to this episode:
What healthism is and why it’s harmful.
How systemic factors impact health outcomes.
Why health is a choice, not a moral duty.
The power of self-compassion over perfectionism.
Mentioned in the show:
Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/
Work with me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/
Journaling Questions & Article from Aubrey Gordon: https://www.self.com/story/healthism
